OsmoPrep

PREPARATION FOR YOUR COLONOSCOPY

5 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure STOP TAKING blood thinners (Coumdain, Plavix, Ticlid, Agrylin). Be certain that you take all heart and high blood pressure medication (EXCEPT aspirin or thinners) the morning of the procedure with a sip of water. If you have a history of asthma or breathing problems, please use any inhalers as prescribed the morning of the procedure. TYLENOL is OK to take prior for pain or headache.

4 DAYS BEFORE THE PROCEDUREFill prescription from your doctor for 32 OsmoPrep tablets.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DAY BEFORE THE PROCEDUREYou will be on clear liquids only, no solid foods or milk products. NO RED OR PURPLE LIQUIDS. Remain close to toilet facilities.

First RegimenTake 4 tablets of OsmoPrep at 2pm with 8 ounces of clear liquid. Repeat every 15 minutes for a total of 20 tablets.

Second RegimenTake 4 tablets of OsmoPrep at 5pm with 8 ounces of clear liquid. Repeat every 15 minutes for a total of 12 tablets.

***Patients should not take OsmoPrep Tablets who have impaired renal function or congestive heart failure

Clear LiquidsThe following are examples of clear liquids. You may have as much of these for meals while preparing for the exam. Please avoid red or purple colored liquids. Sugar, sweetener, and lemon are allowed. No milk, cream, pulpy juices and red or purple liquids are permitted.

fruit juices

broth (beef or chicken)

Gatorade

tea

soda pop

Jell-O

popsicle

iced tea

water

lemonade

bouillon

coffee

Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight. Do NOT eat or drink anything on the morning of your procedure.